Royal College of Physicians

Royal College of Physicians The RCP is a professional membership organisation representing around 40,000 physicians worldwide.
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Royal College of Physicians is an independent professional membership organisation, representing over 40,000 physicians worldwide, that aims to improve the quality of patient care by continually raising medical standards.

‘We are not all going to go on a perfect pathway – it is a long and twisting road. If you take a pathway and it doesn't ...
22/11/2025

‘We are not all going to go on a perfect pathway – it is a long and twisting road. If you take a pathway and it doesn't work out, that's fine; you'll find your place.’

For Dr Hilary Williams, RCP clinical vice president, shares her carer experiences, advice and how she is finding her latest role in an interview with Dr Nicola Maddox: https://ow.ly/uuK550XuJWQ

22/11/2025

Dr Vincent Simpson and Dr Deepthi Lavu are leading the way to make diabetes care more sustainable with their innovative Pen Switch programme.

By promoting the move to reusable insulin pens, the initiative has saved 63 kg of plastic and 379 kg of carbon dioxide, while offering patients a safe and convenient alternative to disposable pens. It was recently recognised at our Excellence in Patient Care Awards for reducing the environmental impact of healthcare.

Responsible for 40% of public sector emissions, the in England has a vital role to play in reducing its carbon footprint. As the 10 Year Health Plan reinforces the ambition to reach net zero by 2040, our series showcases the clinicians driving meaningful, everyday actions to make healthcare more sustainable.

Discover more ways to embed sustainability into your practice with our Green physician toolkit: https://ow.ly/sU9V50WIKpP

Missed Med+ 2025? You can now watch sessions on demand.🎥 Stream sessions from 11–12 November📝 Use the smart delegate not...
21/11/2025

Missed Med+ 2025? You can now watch sessions on demand.

🎥 Stream sessions from 11–12 November
📝 Use the smart delegate notepad for easy in-platform notes
📚 Access all content to maximise CPD points
📄 Download certificates once sessions are completed
🧘‍♂️ Explore wellbeing videos to support your learning

On-demand viewing counts towards CPD credits, including content from our early-release programme.

Access Med+ 2025 on demand today — available until February 2026: https://rcpconferences.co.uk/med-plus-2025

For more than 5 centuries, the RCP has collected the treasures of medicine – books, portraits, instruments and artworks ...
21/11/2025

For more than 5 centuries, the RCP has collected the treasures of medicine – books, portraits, instruments and artworks that tell the stories of doctors, patients and discoveries that changed the world.

Now, you can help us protect them for generations to come.

‘Every gift helps ensure that these stories, old and new, continue to inspire and educate future generations.’ – Professor Anita Simonds, Harveian Librarian.

Our Adopt a treasure campaign invites you to support the conservation of rare and beautiful items from our historic collections – from early printed anatomy texts to presidential portraits and symbolic objects of medicine.

Your adoption will directly fund specialist conservation work and ensure these remarkable pieces of history remain accessible to all.

Adoptions include recognition on our website and updates on your chosen treasure’s restoration journey.

Discover the treasures and learn how to get involved: https://www.rcp.ac.uk/support-us/philanthropy/adopt-a-treasure-from-the-rcp-collections/

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A huge thank you to everyone at the Ulster Hospital in Belfast for an open, honest and energising day of discussions.We ...
20/11/2025

A huge thank you to everyone at the Ulster Hospital in Belfast for an open, honest and energising day of discussions.

We heard about the relentless pressures across the system – from corridor care, ambulance offloads and rising frailty demand to delays in community provision and the impact of long outpatient waits.

SAS doctors spoke powerfully about role recognition, career progression, autonomy and morale.

Resident doctors shared both real positives – excellent teaching, supportive teams, strong QI culture and impressive facilities – and told us about the pressures of the medical take, post-nights workload, rota gaps and limited access to specialty clinics.

Consultant physicians highlighted workforce and flow pressures, yet we also heard great examples of local innovation, from specialty in-reach to strengthened ambulatory care and community pathways.

We’ll reflect today’s themes back to trust leadership. Thank you to every doctor who took the time to share their experiences today. Your insights shape our work, strengthen our voice and will help us to support advocacy and change in South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust.

Become a leader in improving healthcare for adults with a learning disability.The postgraduate certificate for medical n...
20/11/2025

Become a leader in improving healthcare for adults with a learning disability.

The postgraduate certificate for medical needs of adults with a learning disability, developed alongside Edge Hill University, is designed for senior healthcare professionals ready to drive change.

✅ Fully-funded places available.

📅Applications for the next intake close Friday 5 December, apply now: https://ow.ly/JQGy50Xn03Z

At the , we were delighted to present the research award to the teams at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Charity and U...
19/11/2025

At the , we were delighted to present the research award to the teams at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Charity and UCL for their project:

Embedding research into a clinical service to improve outcomes in children with inherited cardiac conditions

‘Inherited cardiac conditions (ICC) affect young individuals and are associated with lifelong morbidity and mortality, including sudden death. Despite advances in genetic testing, clinical management in children has remained largely unchanged for decades. We aimed to improve outcomes in children with ICC by embedding research into our clinical service.’ Professor Juan Pablo Kaski.

The project was awarded for its world-leading approach to integrating research into clinical practice, resulting in tangible improvements in patient outcomes 👏

Judges praised the work as a clear example of frontline innovation that is collaborative, inclusive and rooted in excellence in patient and public involvement. It stands as a blueprint for sustainable NHS-wide adoption.

Find out more about this year's winning projects: https://medicalcare.rcp.ac.uk/excellence-in-patient-care-awards-2025/winner-voices/

Always a pleasure to welcome new leadership programme delegates! This month, we were delighted to host both our Liverpoo...
19/11/2025

Always a pleasure to welcome new leadership programme delegates! This month, we were delighted to host both our Liverpool and London cohorts for the six-step programme for new consultants.

Across six interactive workshops, delegates will explore key areas such as:

🔵leadership in practice
🔵time management strategies
🔵managing and motivating teams.

Each session is tailored to the realities of the new consultant role, helping participants build confidence and practical skills for success.

👉 Find out more about the programme: https://ow.ly/nz3m50Xtu9M

‘It’s brilliant to be recognised for the work that’s been done. One of the reasons for doing this pilot is to try and ge...
15/11/2025

‘It’s brilliant to be recognised for the work that’s been done. One of the reasons for doing this pilot is to try and get lung cancer screening rolled out in Wales, and we’re moving towards that. Recognition from the RCP is really important on that journey.’ Dr Sinan Eccles.

At this year’s , we were proud to present the Eric Watts ward for patient engagement to Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board for their project:

Patient-driven co-development of the Wales Lung Health Check Operational Pilot to optimise equitable participation 👏

The judges commented: ‘This entry stood out for its patient-centred approach to improving screening uptake, with strong collaboration across public health teams and meaningful patient involvement. The co-designed, evidence-based materials clearly made an impact, with impressive quantitative results demonstrating a significant increase in participation.’

Find out more: https://ow.ly/xg9C50XrPsL

New YouGov polling commissioned by RCP reveals that 33% of the British public do not consider to be a risk to their he...
13/11/2025

New YouGov polling commissioned by RCP reveals that 33% of the British public do not consider to be a risk to their health.

While 84% of the public knew there was a link between air pollution and asthma, other health risks remain hidden with respondents saying there was either no link, or that they didn’t know if there was a link, between air pollution and diabetes (95%), dementia (83%), stroke (82%), heart disease (70%) and adverse pregnancy outcomes (55%).

This must change.

Alongside the Royal College of General Practitioners, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, The Royal College of Emergency Medicine, The Royal College of Psychiatrists, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists RCOG, Ella Roberta Family Foundation, Asthma + Lung UK, Global Action Plan and Healthy Air Coalition we have written to Wes Streeting calling for a UK wide government funded public health campaign on air pollution.

The campaign should:

🔵provide the public with accurate and trusted information about how air pollution affects health
🔵cover the factors that adversely affect air quality indoors and outdoors
🔵give advice on reducing personal exposure, with a focus on vulnerable groups whose health is disproportionately impacted by polluted air.

👉 Learn more: https://ow.ly/qWaz50XqZwV

Are you participating in the medical training initiative (MTI) or thinking about joining? Don’t miss our free MTI Monday...
13/11/2025

Are you participating in the medical training initiative (MTI) or thinking about joining? Don’t miss our free MTI Monday session!

📅 Monday 1 December 2025
🕛 12–1pm UK time
💻 Online
💷 Free to attend

This session is perfect for international medical graduates who want to:

🟡learn everything about the MTI scheme
🟡receive expert advice from our MTI team
🟡connect with other international medical graduates
🟡ask questions about their personal circumstances.

Sign up now and share with your network: https://ow.ly/SIJl50XqXIT

Day 2 of is coming to a close - thank you to everyone who has joined us in person or online for clinical updates, the ...
12/11/2025

Day 2 of is coming to a close - thank you to everyone who has joined us in person or online for clinical updates, the latest developments in patient care, workshops and cutting edge insights.

Today saw a range of engaging sessions and panel discussions which included:

🟠hormonal health and metabolic conditions
🟣key topics and developments in rheumatology
🔴the care of critically ill patients in intensive settings
🟢stroke care, recovery and related clinical considerations
🟠and much more!

Missed anything? You can watch all sessions on demand until 10 Feb 2026: https://ow.ly/agBg50Xkomk

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Royal College of Physicians is an independent professional membership organisation, representing 37,000 physicians worldwide, that aims to improve the quality of patient care by continually raising medical standards.